Internet blackout: Major Malware threats for PCs including DNSChanger

Internet blackout July 9, 2012 has begun. here we discuss major malware threats for Windows PCs including DNSChanger

Surfing the web is turning out to be far more dangerous than ever before. The count of malicious viruses is on rise. Various Trojans and malwares of new types and forms are getting more threatening and severe. Apart from PCs, tablets and smartphones also face increased threat from malware attacks. Right now, the world is worried about a villainous malware called the DNSChanger on Windows PCs. The virus has reportedly hit over 4 million PCs including around 63,000 in the U.S. Hackers target all types of computers including Macs, Linux and Windows. However, you can see a huge number of viruses that focus Windows PC alone.

DNSChanger
DNSChanger is a severe malware that was coded by hackers to automatically change the Domain Name System (DNS) settings of users to fraudulent websites. Hackers behind the virus wanted to generate money from those sites that feature their online ads. DNSChanger has been there since 2007, but it is to affect the infected PCs the worst on Monday, July 9, 2012. In order to decrease the impact of the virus, FBI has taken several precautions. As part of it, the American intelligence agency will shut down servers of PCs affected with the malware. That is, users from those systems won’t be able to access the web on that day.

FBI and various computer security firms including MacAfee are working hard to clean the virus. However, some infected computers may not be able to connect to internet further. Even though, there are many options you can utilize to clean the virus from your systems. Besides the third party antivirus programs, you can use Microsoft Essentials to filter the PCs from the malicious virus attack.

WinAble
WinAble is a recent Windows PC virus. On infection of the malware, your computer will slow down and there will be lots of pop-ups on your browser. Despite being a critical threat for the computers, the virus will badly affect all your activities on computers. Of course, it can leak your confidential data and other information to the hackers.

ISASS.EXE
ISASS.EXE is yet another Windows PC Trojan. It has the ability to disable firewalls and local security protections of your PC. The virus also has a backdoor capacity to let hackers have unrestricted access to the infected PCs. This Trojan was developed by some hacker, who is named s13az3.

NVCPL.EXE:
NVCPL.EXE, which is also related with Yanz.B worm (may be another name of the malware), has an advantage of the Windows LSASS susceptibility. It pushes in a buffer overflow that forces your PC to shut down often. Though not very dangerous malware, NVCPL.EXE is a big nuisance for users. It can access to your email address book and deliver spam messages to your contacts.

SCVHOST.EXE
The SCVHOST.EXE is a part of the famous W32/Agobot-S virus.  This malware spreads over the networks and helps hackers make access to your PC from remote places. Attackers can thus obtain important data from your computers including passwords, online banking and personal data and so on.

Win32/Koobface
Win32/Koobface is a widespread worm that spreads over social networking sites. The virus is part of a complex family with multiple components that work as proxies. The virus can steal important social media data of the affected users. Hackers get reports on user’s online behavior and help them lead ‘pay per click’ ad campaigns and make money.

Win32/Alureon
Win32/Alureon is part of another data-stealing Trojan family. The virus helps hackers steal confidential data of users intercepting their incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. It is also not very dangerous virus, yet, is a nuisance for users since it steals some important data.

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